Terrible Loss Aboard La Bourgogne in Fleet Disaster
The La Bourgogne, a French liner with 725 souls aboard, was rammed and sank within an hour after collision with the Cromartyshire near the Grand Banks. Survivors describe brutal chaos with passengers and crew fighting for life as boats and rafts capsized, many women and children overwhelmed, while some sailors acted bravely to rescue others. The Cromartyshire saved most aboard, while the ship La Bourgogne carried 83 first class, 123 second class, and 297 third class passengers, with 222 crew.
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Blifian
Bourgogne
New York
Cromartyshire
Glasgow
Ware
Crommirtysh
Bull
la Bourgogne
Seventen Manny
Boas
Cromatiystire Aad
Guy
Hio
Christopher Brunson
Igyr
Srupson
Mebebiline Seeinds
Bes
Saraf
Charles Lieara
Uts
Paliek
Wilmington
Del
Ophia Mun
Folin Burgi
Charles Liebra
Crevian
la Seyne
Wille
Cromwntysaire
Henderson
Denkirk
Philadelphia
W. Law & Co
Shoty
Muwnire
Paul Paguel
Bureau Des Marines
Tavre
Faguel
Reyne
Yousuf
Turkey
Wom en and Cadet Leahy Reports from Oregon off Santiago
Cadet W D Leahy writes to his father from the battleship Oregon dated June 16 describing bombardment of forts from 6:30 p m, Vesuvius dynamite fire, and naval action near Santiago. He notes heat, disease risk, casualties, and daily expulsions of soldiers while detailing cable cutting operations, Cuban resistance, and interactions with Colonial Dames. He forecasts a forthcoming army landing and potential maneuveres as the war nears Manila-style engagement.
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W. D. Leahy
Oregon
Santiago
M. A. Leahy
Madison
Mall
Guantanamo
Harrison
The
Gineh
Ashort
Uuiler
Tirs
Squirmalt
Vesugins
Saboud
Letter from a naval ship reporting shore bombardment
A fragile fragment describes a signal from Texas saying a woman was struck and several men hurt but not seriously. The Texas continues firing on shore batteries while the narrator notes tired soldiers and limited sleep due to heat. They expect further action as troops may advance on forts and mention sending a letter from New York with no stamps aboard.
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Strick
Navy
Hatchtess Rilly
Armen
Tim
Key West
Moaukade
Manila
Garvera
Spain
Cervera
Merrimac
Hebron
The
Texas
Mies
New York
Post Office
A Plea for Spain in Boston Herald May 16
In the Boston Herald two columns praise Spain and its people. Mrs Abba Gould Woodson argues Spaniards abroad and at home show honesty, kindness, and loyalty to Christian civilization, urging support for Spain and Cuba’s independence. The note mentions Queen Regent and possible Spanish republic. also cites Brooklyn Assembly blocking a $23 million bond for public improvements.
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Boston Herald
Spain
Abba Gould Woodson
Crnib Ausustice
Spal
Wartan
England
Tsabella
Europe
Christizo
Willow Mohammedan
Ibac
America
Gibraltar
Saileg
Africa
Alhambra
Cuba
Exposition Impresses Visitors with Noble Buildings
Omaha crowds tour the Trans Misssissippi exposition admiring eight main pavilions Varying subjects from mining liberal arts and agriculture show progress of the region Buildings are beautifully lit and designed The mining hall features a miniature gold mine and states display large spaces highlight agricultural displays with decorative seed grain and wheat motifs
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Omaha
Neb
Don Ia
America
Theve Jal
Mississippi
Midway
Exposition Grounds
Privateer near Victoria contracts pilot and tug job
US consul reports Pixot Westerly abandoned a Northbound steamer engagement to take a tug and pilot a privateer hidden in Queen Charlotte Sound. He received 2000 dollars as partial payment of a 3000 dollar contract. Conell Smith offered little detail.
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Victoria
G. C
United States
Washington
Picot Westerly
Queen Charlotte Sound
Conell Smith
Diamonds Stolen in Broad Street Jewelry Heist in Pa
A new case in Pennsylvania details Sha Shmith Brooks jewelers watching a show parody when a thief stole about $30,000 in diamonds. The suspect escaped, scattering gems across the street. Police cordoned the area and search efforts continued for the culprit and missing jewels.
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New Case
Tely
Eyhit Schmid. Bros
Tich
Maher Defeats Goddard In Eight Rounds Bout
New York reports Peter Maher defeated Joe Coddar in eight rounds last night at Lenox Athletic Club. The match drew spectators and featured Maher delivering decisive blows in the later rounds. In other news, a French warship arrived at Havre with the president aboard, and French authorities planned to dispatch another vessel to Santiago.
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New York
Peter Maher
Joe Coddar
Lenox Athietleelch
Washington
Oestanje Ane
Hevara
Santiago
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Yousouf
Davath
Christopher Pyrunson
Dash
Madison Boy
Wome
Guamianame
Baanan
Batstson
T Cable Cult
Abba Gould Wootson
Brooklyn
New York Municipal Assembly
O. K
Maher
Goddard
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